Mobile News 16 September 2025 - 5 May 2026

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Price Leak Has One Big Catch for Android Rivals
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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Price Leak Has One Big Catch for Android Rivals

Apple may keep the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max starting prices at $1,099 and $1,199 in the U.S., despite rising memory chip costs, according to a Jeff Pu note cited by 9to5Mac. Reports suggest Apple could raise prices for higher-capacity models and add a 2TB Pro Max option using QLC flash memory. Dummy units indicate the iPhone 18 Pro Max camera area may be thicker than the current model.
May 5, 2026
Google Pixel Battery Drain Bug Hits Phones After April Update as Fix Remains Unclear
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Google Pixel Battery Drain Bug Hits Phones After April Update as Fix Remains Unclear

Google is investigating reports of severe battery drain on Pixel phones following March and April software updates, with users citing power loss even while idle. The company has not confirmed the cause or a timeline for a fix. Complaints span Pixel 6 to Pixel 10 models, and a Google tracker entry cites “extreme idle battery drain” linked to the phone’s CPU not entering Deep Doze mode.
April 21, 2026
Mobile Technology News Today: Memory Crunch Hits Phones as Apple Gains and Foldables Race Ahead
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Mobile Technology News Today: Memory Crunch Hits Phones as Apple Gains and Foldables Race Ahead

Omdia forecasts AMOLED smartphone display shipments will drop 7% to 778 million units in 2026 as memory prices rise. Samsung’s limited-run Galaxy Z TriFold has sold out, while Chinese brands prepare new foldable and gaming phone launches this week. Global smartphone shipments fell 6% in Q1, with Apple leading for the first time in a first quarter.
April 20, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S27 Leak: The Big Speed Upgrade You May Not Get
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Leak: The Big Speed Upgrade You May Not Get

Samsung may equip only the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra with new UFS 5.0 storage, leaving cheaper S27 models on older technology, according to SamMobile and Gadgets360. Kioxia began shipping UFS 5.0 samples in February, offering up to 10.8 GB/s speeds. Reports also point to a new Exynos 2700 chip, with Geekbench scores close to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Samsung cited rising costs and production hurdles for the limited rollout.
April 18, 2026
Apple iOS 27 Leak Points to 4 New Apple Intelligence Features and Liquid Glass Tweaks
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Apple iOS 27 Leak Points to 4 New Apple Intelligence Features and Liquid Glass Tweaks

Apple’s iOS 27 will focus on incremental Apple Intelligence features and minor Liquid Glass interface tweaks, according to code leaks and reports from MacRumors and 9to5Mac. New tools may include nutrition label scanning for Health, automatic contact entry, digital passes in Wallet, and smarter Safari tab naming. Major redesigns are not expected. Most features may require iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
April 17, 2026
Samsung Quietly Hikes U.S. Galaxy Prices as Memory Crunch Hits Foldables and Tablets
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Samsung Quietly Hikes U.S. Galaxy Prices as Memory Crunch Hits Foldables and Tablets

Samsung has raised U.S. list prices on several Galaxy phones and tablets, with the 512GB Galaxy Z Flip7 now at $1,299.99 and the 1TB Galaxy Z Fold7 at $2,499.99, according to its U.S. store. The increases follow a global shortage of DRAM and NAND flash memory, which has driven up component costs. Some entry-level models remain at launch prices, while higher-capacity versions saw the biggest hikes. Samsung continues to offer discounts on some devices.
April 15, 2026
Galaxy S26 leak hints Samsung may get Google Pixel’s Scam Detection call alerts
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Galaxy S26 leak hints Samsung may get Google Pixel’s Scam Detection call alerts

Code in Google’s Phone app indicates the Pixel-only Scam Detection feature may come to Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series. The tool flags suspicious calls using on-device AI, but it’s unclear if Samsung will preload Google’s dialer or if the feature will work with manual installation. Model numbers tied to the S26 lineup appeared in recent app code. Google has not confirmed a release.
January 25, 2026
Turn an Old Android Phone Into a PC Stats Monitor With Pitikapp — Plus Today’s Windows 11 and Smartphone Security News (Jan. 11, 2026)
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Turn an Old Android Phone Into a PC Stats Monitor With Pitikapp — Plus Today’s Windows 11 and Smartphone Security News (Jan. 11, 2026)

On January 11, 2026, repurposing old Android phones as PC performance dashboards using Pitikapp is gaining traction, letting users monitor CPU, GPU, and other stats in real time. The trend coincides with new U.S. right-to-repair laws and expanded electronics recycling programs. Industry groups report a record 448 battery-related fires at waste facilities in 2025, highlighting risks of improper device disposal.
January 11, 2026
Leaked Xiaomi 17 Air Prototype Reveals a 5.5mm Ultra‑Thin Design With Dual Cameras — Here’s Why It Was Reportedly Canceled
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Leaked Xiaomi 17 Air Prototype Reveals a 5.5mm Ultra‑Thin Design With Dual Cameras — Here’s Why It Was Reportedly Canceled

A leaked Xiaomi 17 Air prototype shows a 5.5mm-thick body, 6.59-inch display, and dual rear cameras, according to reports and leaked images circulating January 10–11. The device, which reached the engineering-mould stage before cancellation, also appears to feature wireless charging and a “MASTER” logo, suggesting it was an internal test unit.
January 11, 2026
iPhone Fold Rumors on January 10, 2026: Samsung’s Crease‑Free OLED Seen at CES 2026, CoE Display Tech, and Apple’s Foldable Roadmap
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iPhone Fold Rumors on January 10, 2026: Samsung’s Crease‑Free OLED Seen at CES 2026, CoE Display Tech, and Apple’s Foldable Roadmap

Samsung Display briefly showed a crease-less foldable OLED panel at CES 2026 before removing it from its booth. The prototype’s appearance has fueled speculation about Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold, with reports suggesting a fall 2026 launch window and a book-style design. Samsung Display called the panel an R&D concept with no set release plan. Observers described the crease as nearly invisible.
January 10, 2026
Huawei Mate 80 GTS leak hints at a cooling fan inside the camera ring — what today’s reports say (Dec. 30, 2025)
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Huawei Mate 80 GTS leak hints at a cooling fan inside the camera ring — what today’s reports say (Dec. 30, 2025)

Leaked images circulating Dec. 30 suggest Huawei may add a micro fan inside the Mate 80 GTS’s circular camera ring, repurposing the module as an active cooling system. Multiple outlets call the design speculative and likely AI-generated, but agree the concept aims to prevent chipset throttling during gaming. No official confirmation from Huawei. Reports differ on the fan’s exact placement.
December 30, 2025
Pixel 10 Set to Get Massive Graphics Boost as Google Confirms GPU Update
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Pixel 10 Set to Get Massive Graphics Boost as Google Confirms GPU Update

Google confirmed it will release more GPU driver updates for the Pixel 10 after users reported lag, freezing, and poor gaming performance. The phone launched with an outdated PowerVR GPU driver, while a newer version with Android 16 and Vulkan 1.4 support remains unavailable. Google says fixes began in recent patches, with further improvements expected by the December 2025 Pixel Drop update.
October 27, 2025
Samsung Galaxy Tri-Fold Phone LEAKED: 3 Batteries, 10-inch Display & Global Launch Hinted
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Samsung Galaxy Tri-Fold Phone LEAKED: 3 Batteries, 10-inch Display & Global Launch Hinted

Samsung plans to launch its Galaxy Z TriFold, a tri-folding phone-tablet, globally by late 2025, with debuts in China, South Korea, and the UAE. Patents show two hinges, three panels, and three battery cells totaling over 5,000 mAh. Leaks point to a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 16 GB RAM, a 10-inch foldable screen, and a 200 MP main camera. Pricing is expected to be high, with limited initial availability.
October 13, 2025
Pixel 10’s AI Push, iPhone 17 Sales Surge, Samsung’s Tri‑Fold & More – Mobile News Roundup (Oct 4–5, 2025)
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Pixel 10’s AI Push, iPhone 17 Sales Surge, Samsung’s Tri‑Fold & More – Mobile News Roundup (Oct 4–5, 2025)

Google unveiled its Pixel 10 lineup with a new Tensor G5 chip and on-device Gemini AI, plus its first Pixel 10 Pro Fold at $1,799, shipping October 9. Apple’s iPhone 17 sales exceeded forecasts, prompting Morgan Stanley to raise its price target. Samsung will debut a tri-fold phone at the APEC summit in Korea. Xiaomi’s 17 series sold over 1 million units in 48 hours and added a 1TB variant.
October 5, 2025
Wild Leaks, Big Launches & Bold Moves – Global Smartphone News Roundup (Sept 23–24, 2025)
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Wild Leaks, Big Launches & Bold Moves – Global Smartphone News Roundup (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Apple is building all iPhone 17 models in India for the first time, shifting production from China. Early tests show the new iPhone Air survives bend and scratch trials. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra will use in-house M14 OLED panels and may feature a privacy display. Google’s Pixel 10 series launched in August, expanding AI photo editing to all Android users.
September 24, 2025
iPhone 17 Frenzy, Android 16 Rollout, Xiaomi’s Surprise Rear Screen – Mobile News Roundup (Sept 15–16, 2025)
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iPhone 17 Frenzy, Android 16 Rollout, Xiaomi’s Surprise Rear Screen – Mobile News Roundup (Sept 15–16, 2025)

Apple’s early iPhone 17 pre-orders are outpacing last year’s model, with production up 25% and the Pro Max version seeing a 60% output jump. Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, featuring a major interface redesign and new on-device AI tools. Samsung began rolling out Android 16 on its Galaxy S25 series the same day. Xiaomi confirmed its 17 Pro series with a rear display launches Sept. 26 in China.
September 16, 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Tuas (ASX:TUA) Shares Plunge After Regulatory Suspension of M1 Acquisition Review
    May 23, 2026, 1:20 AM EDT. Shares of Tuas (ASX:TUA) plunged over 60% in a week following the suspension of Singapore's regulatory review into its planned M1 acquisition amid unauthorized spectrum use allegations. The stock trades at a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 95.4x, well above the global telecom average of 16.7x, reflecting optimism despite ongoing risks. Despite short-term losses, Tuas retains a 5-year total shareholder return of 255%, highlighting resilient long-term performance. Analysts note mixed signals with strong recent earnings growth countered by low return on equity and one-off losses. The uncertainty about spectrum issues and the acquisition review continue to cloud the outlook, with discounted cash flow models valuing the stock slightly below current prices. Investors are reassessing fundamentals amid this regulatory shock impacting sentiment.